Oriental is a

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of the Cartago canton, in the Cartago province of

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Geography

Oriental has an area of km² and an elevation of metres.

Demographics

For the 2011 census, Oriental had a population of inhabitants.

Transportation

Road transportation

The district is covered by the following road routes: * CR RNP 10

National Route 10 * CR RNS 231

National Route 231 * CR RNS 233

National Route 233

Rail transportation

The Interurbano Line operated by

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goes through this district. An unmanned platform stop is located at the northwest, near the Basilica.

References

{{CostaRica-geo-stub Districts of Cartago Province Populated places in Cartago Province